The State Health Officer or the respective county health officers shall have authority to publish the standing order or orders, including any necessary guidelines or other requirements that shall be followed, for dispensing opioid antagonists under Section 20-2-280 in their jurisdictions. see full law

(b) A physician licensed under Article 3 of Chapter 24 of Title 34, or dentist licensed under Chapter 9 of Title 34, acting in good faith may directly or by standing order prescribe, and a pharmacist licensed under Chapter 23 of Title 34, or a registered nurse in the employment of the State Health Department or a county health department, may dispense, an opioid antagonist to either of the following: see full law

Any individual dispensing an opioid antagonist pursuant to Section 20-2-280 who is otherwise qualified, including a registered nurse in the employment of the State Health Department or a county health department, and who complies with the standing order or orders and other requirements of the State Health Office or a county health officer shall have authority to dispense an opioid antagonist as provided under Section 20-2-280. see full law